How to Remove YouTube Shorts From Your Feed: Zero-Minute Timer Now Live

YouTube has expanded its time management tools, giving all users the option to completely remove Shorts from their mobile feed by setting a zero-minute daily limit. Previously limited to 15-minute minimums and parental controls, this update makes it easier to avoid endless short-form video scrolling across Android and iOS apps.

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The infinite-scroll nature of YouTube Shorts has long fueled concerns over addictive viewing habits, but the platform has now made it simple to opt out entirely. Available in the latest app versions, the updated Shorts feed limit lets any user — not just parents — block the format from their home feed by selecting a zero-minute daily cap.

How it works

Launched last October with a 15-minute minimum, the Shorts timer now includes a zero-minute option, which effectively hides the Shorts tab and prevents short-form videos from appearing in your main feed. Once activated, you may see a message noting that “Scrolling is paused but you may still see individual Shorts,” though refreshing the app typically clears them out.

The feature integrates with YouTube’s broader time management system and remains dismissible for adults, but it offers parents a non-bypassable control for supervised accounts. Other limits range from 30 minutes up to two hours, with a reminder pop-up appearing once your daily allowance is reached.

Step-by-step guide

To enable the zero-minute limit on mobile:

1. Open the YouTube app and tap your profile icon (bottom right).
2. Go to Settings > Time management.
3. Select Shorts feed limit and choose Zero minutes (or any other option).
4. Refresh the app if needed — Shorts should now be hidden from your home feed.

The change applies only to the mobile app and does not affect desktop or web viewing, where Shorts can still appear in recommendations.

Why it matters

YouTube has invested heavily in Shorts since 2020, extending video lengths to three minutes and adding creator tools like AI avatars, but growing scrutiny over screen time has prompted these wellness features. While the zero-minute option won’t eliminate Shorts revenue entirely — since individual videos can still surface in search or recommendations — it gives users unprecedented control over their feed without needing third-party workarounds.

This rollout follows earlier expansions to parental controls in January, where guardians gained the ability to enforce stricter limits on teen accounts. For adults tired of doomscrolling, it’s a straightforward way to prioritize long-form content.